Total births
157
Boys' name · since 1986
Cordarryl
157 babies named Cordarryl in U.S. Social Security records since 1986, with the highest year being 1987. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 157
- total births
- 1986–1996
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 72%
- born in that decade
Cordarryl is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 157 have been recorded since 1986.
Social Security Administration records show Cordarryl recorded 157 times among boys since 1986, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1986 to 1996.
- 157 total births
- 1986–1996 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 72% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
157 boys have been named Cordarryl since 1986, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1996.
- 157
- total births
- 1986–1996
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 72%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
72% of everyone ever named Cordarryl was born in this single decade.
1987
Single peak year
41 babies were named Cordarryl in 1987 - its busiest year on record.
Cordarryl's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Cordarryl splits its recorded history at 1990: 28% of all births land in the more recent half, 72% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1996 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1987 peak of 41 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Cordarryl at a glance
Last recorded 1996Peak year
1987
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1986
Cordarryl popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1986–1996
- Peak year (1987)
- 41
- Annual births at peak, across 11 years of records
Cordarryl by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Cordarryl's strongest decade.
113 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 72% of all-time use.
Cordarryl births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
113 births
- 1990s 44
1990s
44 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 113 births (72% of all-time use).
Cordarryl by state
Where Cordarryl concentrates geographically, total births since 1986
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 17 | 10.8% |
| #2 | Alabama | | 15 | 9.6% |
| #3 | Michigan | | 6 | 3.8% |
| #4 | Mississippi | | 6 | 3.8% |
Illinois share of Cordarryl's total US births 10.8%
Even split
17 of 157 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Cordarryl? ▼
Cordarryl has been given to 157 babies in the U.S. since 1986, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1996. 41 babies were born in 1987, its single highest year.
When was Cordarryl most popular? ▼
Cordarryl was most popular in the 1980s decade with 113 total births. The single peak year was 1987.
Where is Cordarryl most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Cordarryl are Illinois (17 births), Alabama (15 births), Michigan (6 births).
How long has the name Cordarryl been used? ▼
Cordarryl has been recorded in Social Security data since 1986, spanning 11 years of data through 1996.
What names are similar to Cordarryl? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Corey, Cory, Corbin, Cornelius, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Cordarryl's data
- Cordarryl's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (113 total births) through the 1990s (44) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Illinois records the most Cordarryls (17 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Cordarryl
Nearby Names Like Cordarryl
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Cordarryl
Corey Boy
#677 185,020 births
Cory Boy
#1096 127,179 births
Corbin Boy
#474 41,112 births
Cornelius Boy
#2157 36,407 births
Cornell Boy
#4438 11,347 births
Compare Cordarryl side by side: Cordarryl vs Corey Cordarryl vs Cory Cordarryl vs Corbin
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1986–1996 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Cordarryl: Baby Name Since 1986 - 157 Births, Peak 1987." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/cordarryl. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Cordarryl draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.